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EA05 XXP

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,682 mi
Last recorded187,682 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 187,682 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 187,682 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 179,179 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 179,179 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 166,990 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal non slip rubber worn

Fail 21 May 2013 166,988 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

brake pedal non slip rubber worn

Pass 23 May 2012 159,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 159,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 May 2011 142,273 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 142,273 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 125,145 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 125,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,994 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 94,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight scoring on front discs

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EA05 XXP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA05 XXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA05 XXP registered?

EA05 XXP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EA05 XXP safe to buy?

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